# BFA Global

> BFA Global is an impact innovation firm combining field research, advisory, digital product development, venture building and investment expertise for underserved people in emerging markets. Its programs span financial health, livelihoods and climate resilience, working with financial institutions, startups, public agencies and philanthropic partners.

- **Founded:** 2006
- **Headquarters:** Nairobi, Kenya; Boston area (Cambridge), United States
- **Founders:** David Porteous (Founder and Chair Emeritus)
- **Products:** Research and advisory, Digital innovation, Catalyst Fund, FinnSalud, CIMA
- **Notable:** March 2026 retrospective reports 600+ projects across 107 countries over the past decade., Reports 22 million people reached, with women accounting for 48%., Reports contributing to 5.1 million savings accounts opened.

## Products & services

- **Research and advisory** — Qualitative and quantitative field research, financial diaries, business strategy, financial modeling and policy advisory.
- **Digital innovation** — Human-centered design, prototyping, technology architecture, data analytics and digital transformation support.
- **Catalyst Fund** — Launched as an inclusive fintech accelerator; its climate-focused investment work combines startup capital and venture support.
- **FinnSalud** — MetLife Foundation-funded financial-health program working with socially driven institutions in Mexico.
- **CIMA** — Self-service financial-health measurement tool developed under FinnSalud for customers, employees and beneficiaries.
- **Digital Spazas** — J.P. Morgan partnership supporting A2Pay, Yebo Fresh and Vuleka with township-retail technology and credit pilots in South Africa.
- **Jobtech Alliance** — Initiative launched with Mercy Corps supporting digital platforms that connect people to livelihood opportunities in Africa.
- **TECA** — Triggering Exponential Climate Action venture launcher supporting entrepreneurs from ideas toward climate-resilience businesses.
- **TECA Amplify** — Follow-on capital and tailored venture-building support for selected TECA alumni; first four ventures received $273,000 in 2026.
- **ClimaFii Alliance** — Venture support delivered with Accion in Sub-Saharan Africa, linking climate solutions to microenterprise productivity.

## Achievements

- March 2026 retrospective reports 600+ projects across 107 countries over the past decade.
- Reports 22 million people reached, with women accounting for 48%.
- Reports contributing to 5.1 million savings accounts opened.
- Reports 250+ supported startups raising more than US$1 billion; this is portfolio fundraising, not money raised by BFA itself.
- Yebo Fresh’s five-month Stock Boost pilot reported about 300 shops enrolling and defaults below 1% in 2022.
- A2Pay’s reported three-month WhatsApp credit-training pilot doubled weekly loan applications; 36% of loans went to first-time borrowers.

## Latest updates

- **2026-03** — Published a 20-year retrospective describing its expanded focus on financial health, resilient livelihoods, climate-ready economies and inclusive AI.
- **2026-08** — ClimaFii described its fisheries work with Keep IT Cool and Samaking.
- **2026-09** — Published a sustainable-cooling analysis covering ClimaVault Africa, Koolboks and Manamuz Electric.
- **—** — TECA Amplify selected four alumni for $273,000 of follow-on funding and venture-building support; the announcement page does not provide an exact publication date.

## Links

- Website: https://bfaglobal.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bfaglobal/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/BFAGlobal

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Last updated: 2026-10-08